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This is a topic that was raised at the February 2013 BOCC retreat and the May 14, <br />2013 BOCC work session when "Agricultural Support Enterprises" was discussed. <br />Additional amendments to Section 5.4.3 Special Events will address reviewing and <br />permitting events conducted by the home occupation. Specifically, allowing nonprofit <br />or government organized events, including the Orange County Open Studio Tour, to <br />be exempt from the existing special event and Class B Special Use Permit process in <br />order to support and accommodate these events within the county. Also, see Section <br />D of this Form. <br />3. Comprehensive Plan Linkage (i.e. Principles, Goals and Objectives) <br />Economic Development Overarching Goal: Viable and sustainable economic <br />development that contributes to both property and sales tax revenues, and enhances <br />high quality employment opportunities for County residents. <br />Economic Development Objective 1.5: Identify barriers to development of <br />desirable businesses and local businesses, and mitigate these barriers. <br />4. New Statutes and Rules <br />N/A <br />C. PROCESS <br />1. TIMEFRAME /MILESTONES /DEADLINES <br />a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed <br />September 5, 2013 <br />b. Quarterly Public Hearing <br />i November 25, 2013 <br />c. BOCC Updates /Checkpoints <br />November 5, 2013 — Approved legal ad for the November 25 Quarterly Public <br />Hearing. <br />November 6, 2013 — Planning Board Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) <br />November 25, 2013 — Quarterly Public Hearing <br />— Comments made at the Quarterly Public Hearing are included at the end of <br />this form. <br />February 18, 2014 — Receive Planning Board recommendation <br />May 8, 2014 — Receive Planning Board recommendation <br />d. Other <br />2. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM <br />Mission /Scope: Public Hearing process consistent with NC State Statutes and <br />Orange County ordinance requirements. <br />4 <br />7 <br />